Senior Social Worker (Care@Home) (534390)

Tasmanian Government; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Carer Accredited Employer Status

Job summary

Tasmanian Government's Department of Health is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the Care@Home program in Hobart. You will lead social work services for adults, providing holistic psychosocial support and mentoring junior staff as part of an interdisciplinary health care team.

The role focuses on delivering patient-centred care, coordinating resources, and contributing to policy implementation to improve home-based health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a practising social worker with hospital and community-based service provision.
• Proven ability to mentor and supervise social work staff.
• Strong communication and collaboration within interdisciplinary health care teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accessible social work services to adults in the care@home program.
• Provide holistic psychosocial support that is evidence-informed and locally appropriate.
• Support leadership in developing and monitoring service policies and practices.

Skills

Social Work

Leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Community liaison

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Senior Social Worker (Care@Home) (534390)

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care
Hospitals & Primary Care

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 08 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 8 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 3

$117,272 to $126,182 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

89 Cambridge Park Drive

Job Description

As a member of the Primary Health Services North West Social Work Services team, the incumbent will contribute to the development, provision and evaluation of Social Work Services for individual clients and client groups and/or the community, in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Australian Association of Social Workers and the Code of Conduct of the Department of Health. The Senior Social Worker will: Mentor and supervise Social Work staff and practices in accordance with current models, professional standards and the Australian Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics. Actively pursue patient centred Social Work interventions that aim to minimise the impact of chronic or acute health conditions for clients in the North West.

The Team

We are seeking an experienced health social worker to be part of our Care@home team based in Hobart.

Care@home is a state‑wide interdisciplinary virtual care service that supports Tasmanians to safely manage acute and chronic health conditions from the comfort of their own home. Using innovative virtual monitoring technology, the team remotely assesses, coaches, and coordinates care for eligible patients, helping them stay well in their preferred environment while reducing potentially preventable hospital admissions and facilitate early discharges from hospital.

The Role

• Deliver accessible and equitable social work services to adults of the care@Home program.
• Provide an effective, holistic psychosocial service that is evidence-informed, locally appropriate and sustainable.
• As a senior member of the health care team provide support to leadership in developing, implementing and monitoring policies and practices that reflect the priorities and standards of the service.

You will need

• Extensive experience as a practising social worker, together with substantial knowledge and skills in the provision of a Social Work service in hospital and community settings and sound knowledge and understanding of the principles of primary health care and of current state and national health vision and policy.
• Proven high level communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary health care team and to build positive working relationships with other service providers, local support organisations and the wider community.
• Ability to provide senior support and social work intervention of chronic health needs, knowledge of community resources and the ability to provide support to health professionals, non-government service providers and the wider community in relation to health care needs.

Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

• Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join us until 30 June 2028. *Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

$117,272 to $126,182 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $123,487 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1200 per annum, paid on a fortnightly, pro rata basis.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Overseas qualified Social Work candidates require a “certification of eligibility” letter from the AASW to confirm their eligibility for membership to the AASW

Or where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements

Full member of Australian Association of Social Workers

Current Working with Children Registration

Current Driver’s Licence

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 3

$117,272 to $126,182 per annum